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Insert two jack stands (or support blocks approx. 8”-10” tall) underneath the left and right side of the rear frame
crossmember next to the left and right leveling feet (fig. 1). Then carefully lower and set the frame crossmember
onto the jack stands (or support blocks). Lightly push the frame back and forth to make sure that the frame is
securely setting on the jack stands (or support blocks).
Warning
: Make sure the treadmill is secure and setting stable on the jack stands (or support blocks)
before continuing this procedure. Personal injury could occur if the treadmill slips off the support blocks.
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Apply grease to the left and right plastic foot pad ball socket:
a
Grasp and rotate the plastic foot pad while pulling downward to unsnap and remove from the shaft ball mount
(fig. 1). It is not necessary to remove the leveling foot shaft.
b
Apply a thin coat of Mobil 1, NLGI 2 Teflon Synthetic Grease to the inside of the plastic foot pad ball socket
Important
:
Only apply a thin coat of grease to the foot pad ball socket. An excess amount of grease will
not allow the foot shaft ball mount to properly seat into the plastic pad ball socket.
c
Reinstall the plastic foot pad onto the shaft ball mount. Push upward and slightly wiggle the plastic pad until it
snaps onto the foot shaft ball mount. If you cannot snap the plastic foot pad onto the shaft ball using this
method, then refer to the alternative installation procedure below.
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Break-in the newly greased foot shaft ball socket joint by rotating the plastic foot pad around the shaft ball mount.
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Use scissor jack to raise the frame and remove the jack stands (or support blocks). Lower the treadmill onto the floor
and remove the scissor jack.
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Place a bubble level onto the running belt/deck and make sure the treadmill is setting level and stable, adjust
leveling feet if needed.
9
Start a manual workout and operate the incline level through the full range of motion and verify that the
popping/knocking noise has ceased.
a
If the knocking/popping noise has ceased, verify machine operation and return to service.
b
If the knocking/popping noise persists, continue troubleshooting the cause. If the noise emanates from the
front, troubleshoot the lift system as a possible cause.
Alternative plastic foot pad installation procedure
This method uses the weight of the treadmill to snap the foot shaft ball mount into the plastic foot pad socket. This
procedure assumes the foot pads are removed and grease has been applied to the inside of the plastic foot pad socket.
1.
Place the left and/or right plastic foot pad(s) directly underneath the foot shaft ball mount.
2.
Use the scissor jack to raise the frame and remove the left and right jack stands (or support blocks).
3.
Then slowly lower and rest the treadmill onto the plastic foot pads. Make sure the plastic foot pad ball socket is
aligned to the center of the shaft ball mount.
4.
If the foot pad did not snap into the shaft ball mount, then step onto the treadmill deck and lightly jump to snap
the shaft ball mount into the plastic foot pad ball socket.
5.
Use the scissor jack to raise the leveling feet off the ground.
6.
Break-in the newly greased foot pad ball joint by rotating the plastic foot pad around the shaft ball mount.
7.
Lower the treadmill onto the floor and remove the scissor jack.
8.
Place a bubble level onto the running belt/deck and make sure the treadmill is setting level and stable, adjust
leveling feet if needed.
9.
Start a manual workout and operate the incline level through the full range of motion and verify that the
popping/knocking noise has ceased.
a.
If the knocking/popping noise has ceased, verify machine operation and return to service.
b.
If the knocking/popping noise persists, continue troubleshooting the cause. If the noise emanates from
the front, troubleshoot the lift system as a possible cause.
